Bookmanager 2 is a great tool for automatic process of books placement. It is written in MAXScript for use in Autodesk 3ds Max software. It has a wide range of features and easy to use interface. Try free demo version and if you like it get the full version. Demo version has Seed option disabled and is limited to the number of books you can add.
Horizontal, Leaning and Flipped books
Placing books directly on shelf polygons
Placing books in array
Editing dummy shelf size in viewport
Books series that can be quickly defined by objects name or color
Books alignment within the shelf length or depth
Books cloning option
Books scaling option
Books quantity settings
Seed option with buttons for quick Seed change
Randomness option for all main settings
Predefined and user presets
Option to test and fix book pivot allows to use any 3rd-party books
